Comparison of the efficacy of soil and foliar application of systemic and translaminar pesticides against Meloidogyne incognita

Complementary effects of silicon-induced plant defense and Trichogramma pretiosum biological control of fall armyworm in maize

Data suggest that combining silicon-induced resistance with T. pretiosum biological control offers an effective and durable approach to controlling fall armyworm while improving maize performance.

Susceptibility of melon cultivars to Meloidogyne incognita and suppression by biocontrol agents

Abstract: Melon (Cucumis melo L.) is widely consumed and among the most exported fresh fruits of Brazil. Despite substantial production, this crop is limited by several factors, notably the root-knot nematode Meloidogyne incognita, for which few management tools are available. In our work, we assessed the host status o...

Integration of Selective Insecticides with Metarhizium anisopliae for Sustainable Management of Fall Armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) in Maize

Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) is a destructive invasive pest that poses a serious threat to maize production, necessitating the development of sustainable management strategies. The present study evaluated the efficacy of integrating selective insecticides with Metarhizium anisopliae for the management of fall arm...

In vitro Nematocidal Potential of Ricinus communis and Mangifera indica Leaf Extracts Against Root-Knot Nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.)

Root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.) are among the most destructive plant-parasitic nematodes causing substantial yield losses in agricultural production worldwide. The extensive use of synthetic nematicides for their control has raised concerns regarding environmental pollution, human health risks, and the developme...

The Suppressive Impact of Mycorrhizal Fungi (Rhizophagus irregularis and Piriformospora indica) on Root-Knot Nematode (Meloidogyne incognita) in Lettuce

Biocontrol potential of Pseudomonas and Pantoea strains against the lettuce root aphid (Pemphigus bursarius L.) in witloof chicory (Cichorium intybus L. var. foliosum).

BACKGROUND Although microbial biopesticides are widely applied to manage foliar insect pests, their application against belowground insect pests has received less attention. These pests are generally more challenging to manage due to their concealed soil-dwelling lifestyle and the limited availability of delivery metho...